1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 30 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulietta | Commodore |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |